Simond MT100 Hooded Down Puffer Jacket vs USNSM Long Hooded Puffer Jacket

The Simond MT100 is the better jacket for anyone who will actually be outdoors in the cold. It packs 800-fill down into about 11 ounces, folds into its own pocket, and has a hood, a two-way zip and a PFC-free water-repellent shell. The USNSM is a long, loose over-the-knee coat with a thick synthetic fill and a waterproof claim, but it is heavy, bulky and sized in Asian sizing that runs small. Buy the Simond for trekking, backpacking and layering; buy the USNSM only if you want a long fashion coat for standing around in cold, wet city weather.

• Choose the Simond MT100 if you want real warmth per ounce, a packable jacket for hiking and travel, and a fit that runs true to size.
• Choose the USNSM long puffer if you want an over-the-knee coat for very cold, wet days and prefer a loose, oversized look.